Monday, February 5, 2018

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Don’t think that because you are a small business that you have to sign a contract as is, without any modifications or clarifications. Large general contractors have often modified their contracts if approached correctly. This class will educate you on understanding key contract terms that often provide unjust benefits to the large general contractor or project owner. Understanding your contractual and legal rights before you sign a contract gives you the confidence to negotiate better key provisions to make your company sustainable throughout the project and beyond. If your contract requires a performance and payment bond, it is important to know that if you fail to adhere to one provision that action can trigger a bond default. A bond guarantees every term and condition of the contract, not just completion of your work. And, because the owners must personally guarantee the bond, too, personal assets could be in jeopardy. Showing the project owner or large general contractor that you understand your contract and require modifications, sets you off in a position of strength. Once your eyes are open to clear and present danger, you will be better able to protect your company and family.

THE MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Application Assistance Workshop is intended for those firms interested in seeking Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Aiport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE), and/or Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification. By attending the workshop, you will learn the benefits of certification, the five key requirements for certification, and the four steps in the certification process. For information and registration visit https://mdotmbeworkshops.eventbrite.com

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Are you interested in contracting opportunities
with state agencies and institutions?

If so, then our Ready, Set, GROW! procurement connections workshop is for you. Join us for an overview of how our small, minority, women, and veteran procurement programs work. You'll hear what buyers are looking for right now, and what's in their pipelines. Connect with state procurement officers as well as resource partners and organizations that can help your small business thrive.

Who should attend?

Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners
interested in doing business with the state of Maryland.

This QuickBooks workshop will cover how to set up accounts payable, accounts receivable and financials. This seminar is provided by Philippe Lerner, CFO, MBA of PL Consulting. Free

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Opportunities also exist for small minority and women owned businesses to meet minority participation goals on government and private sector contracts. Learn about the MDOT Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE), Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and the newly introduced race and gender neutral Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification process. Also, learn how to register your business for the Minority Female and Disabled Program (MFD) and Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) in Montgomery County.

The guest speaker will be Denise Merritt, Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator, Office of Small and Minority Business Policy, Maryland Department of Transportation and the presenter will be Cherri Branson, Office of Procurement, Montgomery County. The workshop is free; however, pre-registration is required, CLICK HERE.